The Kingsborough Community College Foundation is the tax exempt 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization through which individuals, foundations and corporations can make tax exempt gifts to benefit our students, faculty and college. It is governed by an independent Board of Trustees elected on a rotating basis.

The KCC Foundation Board of Trustees represents the commercial, financial, publishing, philanthropic, utilities, legal, real estate, health care, community development, and public relations industries of New York City. Alumni and college faculty and administration also serve on the Board.

Suzanne M. Murphy became Vice President for Development and External Affairs at Teachers College in February 2008. Prior to working at Teachers College, Ms. Murphy served as Vice President of College Resources at Sarah Lawrence College, and as Vice President of External Affairs and Enrollment Services at Marymount Manhattan College. She also taught intensive summer courses in reading and writing to students in Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP); created a similar program for economically disadvantaged children who did not meet HEOP poverty requirements; and coordinated Marymount's program in alcoholism and counseling. Ms. Murphy holds a B.A. degree from Marymount Manhattan College and both Ed.M. and M.A. degrees from Teachers College.

Michael Farmer, Vice Chairperson

Michael Farmer is Chairman of Farmer & Company, a strategy consulting firm for advertising agencies and their clients. Farmer & Company seeks to bring improved management disciplines and metrics to advertising agencies to deal with the dramatic strategic changes in their industry – particularly the introduction of new media and the 20-year history of declining fees, driven by client procurement departments.

Previously, Mr. Farmer was a consultant with The Boston Consulting Group and subsequently a Director of Bain & Company. He was with Bain & Company in Boston and Europe, and he headed (in turn) the Munich, Paris and London offices during Bain's period of European expansion.

Michael Farmer has served as Associate Dean for Policy and Resources at the Harvard School of Public Health. He spent 5 years in the U.S. Navy as a Weapons Officer on destroyers and as Professor of Naval Science, Iowa State University.

He has lived and worked in the USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, France and the UK.

Michael Farmer was an honors graduate of Princeton University and of Harvard Business School, where he graduated with highest honors as a Baker Scholar.

James A. Cross, TreasurerJim has been an active member of the energy industry for over 20 years and has held diverse positions at National Grid and its legacy companies in the fields of engineering, marketing, finance, risk management, business development, and energy supply. His professional expertise includes the Northeast energy markets and associated deal structuring, asset optimization and risk management, and forecasting. In his current role as Vice President at National Grid, Jim leads an organization responsible for managing customer-related data and systems; performing advanced analytics, modeling, and forecasting; and developing metrics and reporting performance.He graduated with a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering fromThe Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Artand an MBA in Finance fromFordham University. Jim has served on the Edison Electric Institute'sEconomic Policy Advisory Groupand on the National Energy Marketers Association'sExecutive Committee.

Dr. Elizabeth Basile, Executive Director

Dr. Basile is the current Vice President of the Office for College Advancement at Kingsborough Community College and also serves as the Executive Director of the Kingsborough Community College Foundation. During her 24-year tenure at Kingsborough, she has held a number of positions including: Counseling Coordinator for the COPE Program; Director of the Liberty Partnerships Program; Assistant Director of the Admissions Information Center; and Director of Career Development including Transfer, New Start and Scholarship Opportunities programs. Dr. Basile is a Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the American Association of Community Colleges, the Council for Resource Development, and Women in Development. She received her Doctoral Degree in Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, her M.S in Education from Saint John's University, a second M.S. in Education from the College of Staten Island, her B.A. from the College of Staten Island and her A.A from Staten Island Community College.

Gina Argento, Trustee

Ms. Argento is the CEO of Broadway Stages, one of New York City's largest full-service film, television, and music video production facilities.Founded in 1983 by Tony Argento, Broadway Stages spans more than half a million square feet covering 27 stages and support facilities. The company has earned a golden reputation among the largest movie studios and major television networks. Today, Broadway Stages is home to award winning shows, numerous music videos, blockbuster movies, including "The Good Wife," "Royal Pains," "Blue Bloods," "Believe," "Us and Them," "Unforgettable" and "Hostages."

Ms. Argento is currently a board member of the Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the Board of Managers of the Greenpoint YMCA and EWVIDCO—amembership organization that promotes the development and retention of production, manufacturing and industrial service businesses in order to strengthen neighborhoods in North Brooklyn and surrounding communities.

Michael Correra, Trustee

For the past 15 years, Michael Correra has been the owner of Michael Towne Wine Liquors located in Brooklyn Heights. He received an M.B.A. in Business from Wagner College and is also an alumnus of Kingsborough Community College. For the last two years, Mr. Correra has also been the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Package Association, a 400-store trade conglomerate and advocacy group representing wine and liquor retailers in eight New York State counties. The association has existed for 76 years and remains the largest throughout the state.

Juliet Lewis, TrusteeMs. Lewis is an experienced executive with more than thirty years of experience in community, public, government, and media relations. In her current position with Con Edison of New York, Ms. Lewis manages Brooklyn-based community relations. Previously, she oversaw community relations in Staten Island for the company. In this capacity, Ms. Lewis develops internal and employee relations, reviews funding proposals from nonprofit organizations, and conducts presentations on Con Edison programs, such as Energy Efficiency, to community organizations.

Ms. Lewis maintains community affiliations with the following: Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce ( Co-Chair of the MWBE Committee and member of the Government Affairs Committee); North Brooklyn YMCA, Board Member; (Fund Development Committee member); Brooklyn Community Services, Board Member; Cave Canem, Board Member; and American Association of Blacks in Energy, Member.

Ms. Lewis holds a B.S. in Communication Arts (1981) from St. John's University, and a M.S. in Health Services Administration (2002) from Central Michigan University.

Steven V. Maksin, Trustee

Mr. Maksin is Managing Partner at Maksin Legal Group and heads the firm's New York practice.He is also the founder and CEO of Moonbeam Capital Investments (MCI), a fully integrated, self-managed private equity fund.Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Mr. Maksin was 21 years old when he first came to the United States.As an undergraduate at Kingsborough, he majored in Liberal Arts and distinguished himself as a top student.

After graduating from Kingsborough in 1992, Mr. Maksin went on to graduate cum laude from New York University's Stern School of Business in 1994. He earned a law degree from Benjamin M. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in 2000 and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law in 2002.

Mary Theresa Ortiz, Ph.D.,
Trustee

Mary Theresa Ortiz is a full-time faculty member in the Biological Sciences Department here at Kingsborough Community College. Her degrees include a B.S. in Biology & Mathematics from Wagner College, as well as a M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University. Before coming to Kingsborough Community College in 1993, Mary was a Research Scientist in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Operations at the New York State Institution for Basic Research, as well as an Adjunct Lecturer at New York City Technical College and The College of Staten Island. She has also worked as a Thesis Advisor and Mentor for the Graduate Physician Assistant Program at Wagner College/Staten Island University Hospital. Additionally, she worked for 15 years as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Staten Island Emergency Medical Training Center, and served for a number of years as a Certified Instructor Coordinator. Here at Kingsborough, she has served on numerous departmental and college-wide committees; currently she is a Course Coordinator of College Now Science I and a member of the Planning Committee for the Kingsborough Early College Secondary School. Academic and other honors include: 2003 KCC “Favorite Teacher” Nominee, several awards with the Who’s Who publishing company, and a Catechetical Medal of Honor from the Archdiocese of NY.

Eduardo Rios, Trustee

Currently serving as Kingsborough's Vice President of Finance and Administration, Eduardo Rios has extensive executive experience within the City of University of New York.Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Rios served as Assistant Vice President for Finance and Business Services at the College of Staten Island (CSI), and he has also held senior positions at the City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center.Mr. Rios graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a B.A. in Psychology.A proud CUNY graduate, Mr. Rios also received an A.A. in Marketing Management from New York City Technical College. Mr. Rios has served on the CSI Foundation Finance and Investment Committee; the CSI Association Board of Directors (President's Designee and Treasurer); and the CUNY Council of Business Managers, and many other college-wide and CUNY-wide committees.

Frank Ruggiero, Trustee

Born in Brooklyn, Frank A. Ruggiero attended Kingsborough and is now the owner and manager of Delta Phase Electrical Corporation—a Brooklyn-based, full-service electrical contracting company serving the five boroughs and Long Island. The company delivers high-end electrical contracting services to commercial and residential clients. Mr. Ruggiero, who co-founded the business twenty-two years ago, takes pride in maintaining outstanding client relationships and delivering the highest quality services.

Mr. Ruggiero is an active member of the Italian Cultural foundation at Casa Belvedere.The foundation works to preserve and promote an appreciation of Italian culture and heritage.He is a member of the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation whose mission is to help businesses in Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and provide employment for local residents.Frank is also a member of the 12:30 Club, fostering trade and commerce within the Bay Ridge community for 75 years.In 2014 Frank was named Man of the Year by the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club for his hard work and dedication to his community.Frank lives with his wife Rosemarie in Marine Park, Brooklyn; together they raised three wonderful sons.In his free time Frank is an avid golfer, enjoys skiing and playing tennis.

Roni Shoyfer, Trustee

Currently Vice President, Retail Market Manager at Investors Bank, Roni Shoyfer is an experienced banking professional. Mr. Shoyfer has a strong track record of increasing sales, improving client retention, growing the customer base, and employee development. Prior positions include Store Supervisor at TD Bank and Assistant Vice President, Assistant Branch Manager at both TD Bank and Herald National Bank. Mr. Shoyfer graduated from Sinai Academy High School in Brooklyn and attended LaGuardia Community College in Queens and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is multi-lingual, speaking Russian and Hebrew as well as English. Mr. Shoyfer currently lives in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.

Scott Stimpfel, Trustee

Dr. Scott Stimpfel oversees Learning & Development globally for Citi's corporate and investment bank. He holds an adjunct faculty appointment at New York University's (NYU) Stern School of Business where he teaches courses on professional responsibility and leadership. Prior to joining Citi, he was the Associate Dean of NYU's School of Professional Studies (SPS) Division of Programs in Business and Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Innovation for NYU Stern School of Business.

Dr. Stimpfel sits on the board of the I Have a Dream Foundation (NYC) and Resources for Educational and Employment Opportunities (REEO). He co-founded REEO, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to empowering underserved community college students. Dr. Stimpfel is the recipient of the Manhattan Institute's Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the NYU-Satter Foundation's Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Dr. Stimpfel attended Pasadena City College before transferring to the University of Southern California. He graduated from the University of Southern California, summa cum laude, with a B.S. in Business Administration. He earned an M.B.A. with a dual specialization in Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship & Innovation from NYU's Stern School of Business. He holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education.

Dr. Stimpfel is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges, Alpha Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Beta Gamma Sigma.

Kelly Sullivan, Trustee

Ms. Sullivan is the Senior Managing Director for Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, a communications firm based in New York City. She works closely with SIRUS XM Satellite Radio and assisted with their 18-month merger review. Ms. Sullivan's clients include MGM Mirage, TIAA-CREF, CenturyLink, FedEx, Bertelsmann, EDF and North General Hospital in Harlem. She graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in American Government.

Alec Teytel, Trustee

Alec Teytel is a distinguished banking executive with over 20 years in the industry. In his current role as Vice President, Branch Manager at TD Bank, which he has filled for over five years, he is responsible for business development, staff management and overall implementation of corporate goals and vision.Previous positions include Senior Vice President, Managing Director with Herald National Bank; Branch Manager at Commerce Bank; and Vice President, Business Relationship Manager with HSBC Bank USA. Mr. Teytel is President of the Bensonhurst Business Club and a Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of Bensonhurst. Over the years he has received numerous awards in recognition of his leadership and service to his community. He holds a Certificate in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado; an AS in Business Administration from Berkeley College of Business in New York and a BS in Business Science from the State University of Kiev in Ukraine. Mr. Teytel is fluent in English and Russian and lives in Marine Park, Brooklyn.

David Woloch, Trustee

David Woloch is Executive Vice President, Division of External Affairs at the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)—the fifth largest public library system in the US—where he oversees government and community affairs, marketing and communications and development. In his time with the library, Mr. Woloch has led an overhaul of Library press function, developed a Library-wide communication plan and increased positive press coverage for the Library and its staff. He was also at the forefront of developing the Library's first strategic plan. Prior to his work with BPL, Mr. Woloch spent 10 years as Deputy Commissioner/Policy Advisory for the New York City Department of Transportation where he managed communications, legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations and graphic services for the 4,000-person city agency; provided guidance to the department's borough offices; developed new initiatives and oversaw the implementation of a number of key agency projects. While at the DOT, he was named one of the 20 most influential non-elected persons in City Government by City Hall newspaper.

Mr. Woloch is an adjunct professor at The New School; he serves on the board of multiple associations and non-profits; coaches youth baseball, basketball and soccer; and has volunteered for a number of political campaigns.David has a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in Urban Development from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government and a BA in History from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He currently lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.